The dissertation is about the way in which the courts handle testamentary writings
which do not comply with the formalities of a will. Firstly I discuss the position before
the implementation of section 2(3). Thereafter I discuss the recommendations of the
law commission. Then I discuss the implementation of section 2(3) which empowers
the court to legalise a document which does not comply with the formal requirements
of a will.
The specific problem areas with regard to the interpretation of section 2(3) are
highlighted and discussed in detail. Thereafter a recommendation is made that a
signature or a mark on a testamentary writing must be a prerequisite before a court can
consider condoning it. I conclude my dissertation with an opinion on how this section should be interpreted in the future.

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